Performance of granular activated carbon for total organic carbon removal

The results of papers presented at the second of two conferences concerning the state of the art of the application of oxidation and adsorption techniques (including granular activated carbon) in the treatment of drinking water were analyzed for their application to GAC use in the United States. Total organic carbon was used as the parameter for measuring the removal of collective organics. Results of European investigations fell primarily in the mid‐range of the spectrum of results in the United States. The authors believe that given the substantially larger body of experience with GAC in Europe, it would be advantageous for North American specialists to draw on this information.